For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public preschools serving 1,719 students in Oak Lawn, IL.
The top-ranked public preschools in Oak Lawn, IL are Harnew Elementary School, Columbus Manor Elementary School and Ernest F Kolb Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Oak Lawn, IL public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Illinois public pre school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 25% statewide average). Pre schools in Oak Lawn have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Illinois public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschool average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Preschools in Oak Lawn, IL (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harnew Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9101 Meade Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-7070
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 599-7070
Gr: PK-5 | 512 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
Columbus Manor Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9700 Mayfield Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-3481
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 424-3481
Gr: PK-5 | 359 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Ernest F Kolb Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9620 Normandy Ave
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-8090
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 598-8090
Gr: PK-5 | 399 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: n/an/a
4300 W 108th Pl
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-3078
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-3078
Gr: PK-2 | 210 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
4201 W 93rd St
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-8363
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
(708) 423-8363
Gr: PK | 239 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Oak Lawn, IL?
The top-ranked public preschools in Oak Lawn, IL include Harnew Elementary School, Columbus Manor Elementary School and Ernest F Kolb Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Oak Lawn?
5 public preschools are located in Oak Lawn.
What is the racial composition of students in Oak Lawn?
Oak Lawn public preschools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public preschools average of 59% (majority Hispanic).
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